Difference btw micronutrients and macronutrients....

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Posted by Subhi ? 6 years, 11 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 6 years, 11 months ago
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Micronutrients |
Macronutrients |
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Required in minute quantities. |
Required in large quantities. |
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Play a pivotal role in disease prevention. |
Play a pivotal role in providing energy. |
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Deficiency of micronutrients can cause Anaemia, Scurvy, Goitre, etc. |
Deficiency of macronutrients can cause protein-energy malnutrition, Kwashiorkor, marasmus, etc. |
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Excessive intake of Vitamins harms the liver, mild nerve damage, etc. |
Excessive intake of macronutrients results in cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, etc. |
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Antioxidants, Minerals, and Vitamins are examples of macronutrients. |
Proteins, fiber, carbohydrates, and fats are examples of micronutrients. |
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Micronutrients are mainly obtained from vegetables, fruits, cashews, eggs, all dairy products, etc. |
Macronutrients are mainly obtained from legumes, beans, pulses, soy, tofu, cereals, potatoes, fish as nuts, oilseeds, milk, cheese, etc. |
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Their concentration is less than 1mg/gm. |
Their concentration is equal to 1 mg or 1000 microgram. |
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Are found in a minute quantity in plants products. |
Are found abundantly in all plants products. |
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They are trace elements. |
They are major elements. |
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All micronutrients are minerals. |
Includes both minerals and non-minerals. |
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Subhi ? 6 years, 11 months ago
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